Doxiflo M tablet is a combination medicine approved for symptomatic treatment in patients with allergic disorders such as rhino-conjunctivitis, urticaria and in asthma prevention. This medicine is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions such as wheezing, congestion, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing. It is also used to treat or prevent bronchospasm during exercise in adolescents and adults. The medicine is mainly used as maintenance therapy. It prevents the onset of asthma attack if taken before exercise or exposure to triggers which include dust, pets, pollen, cigarette smoke. By blocking certain chemical messengers in the body, the medicine reduces itching, rashes, inflammation in airways and makes breathing easier. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredients of Doxiflo M tablet are Doxofylline 400MG and Montelukast 10MG
Doxofylline is a bronchodilator that relaxes and widens the smooth muscles of the airways in the lungs. It also reduces lung’s sensitivity to allergens that cause inflammation and tightens the muscle in the chest and lungs. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, thereby reducing itching and inflammation in the airways to stop asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Doxiflo M tablet:
Doxiflo M tablet is usually well tolerated when used in the prescribed dosage guidelines. Most side effects are temporary and usually subsides on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. You may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Doxiflo M tablet as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the tablet.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
The tablet can be taken with or without food. Take the tablet at the same time every day as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Doxiflo M tablet, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this tablet only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Doxiflo M tablet may be required in the following conditions:
Caution is advised among patients with kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this tablet.
Extreme caution is advised among patients with liver problems. Dose adjustments of the medicine may be needed. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this medicine.
It is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consumption of this medicine.
This medicine is highly unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the medication may pass through the breastmilk and represents significant risk to the baby.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases side effects of the medicine. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the tablet, report to your doctor immediately. If you consume alcohol on regular basis, relevant dose adjustments of the medicine may be necessary depending on your clinical condition.
This medicine may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, fatigue. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Foods and beverages containing caffeine should be avoided while taking this tablet.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Doxiflo M tablet with cimetidine, allopurinol, erythromycin, ciprofloxacin, phenytoin, salbutamol, propranolol, rifamycin antibiotics (rifampicin, rifabutin), fluconazole.
Category B: Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
This medication is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Treatment of symptoms and reversible airway obstruction due to chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis, or COPD.
Adult: PO- The recommended dose is up to 1,200 mgday. It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.
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Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis
If you have an allergy to doxercalciferol or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store the medication as directed by your physician.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations
It is a combination medicine approved for symptomatic treatment in patients with allergic disorders such as rhino-conjunctivitis, urticaria and in asthma prevention. This medicine is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions such as wheezing, congestion, watery eyes, runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing. It is also used to treat or prevent bronchospasm during exercise in adolescents and adults. The medicine is mainly used as maintenance therapy. It prevents the onset of asthma attack if taken before exercise or exposure to triggers which include dust, pets, pollen, cigarette smoke. By blocking certain chemical messengers in the body, the medicine reduces itching, rashes, inflammation in airways and makes breathing easier.
The tablet is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, behavioural changes (anxiety, depression), epigastric distress, sleeplessness, increased heartbeat, joint pain, pain in the ears, muscle weakness, stomach upset. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as nervousness, albuminuria, shortness of breath, suicidal thinking and behaviour, hyperglycaemia.
This tablet should be taken with food.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, severe liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the tablet, acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, acute asthma attacks, lactation. Caution is advised among patients with angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, pre-existing psychiatric disorders, angina pectoris, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, convulsive disorder, hepatic and renal impairment, children and elderly, pregnancy.
This medicine does not cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you notice any abnormal reactions after taking the medicine, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
This medicine is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea and vomiting, metabolic acidosis, hypotension, drowsiness, excessive thirst, cardiac arrythmias, seizures.
The tablet is considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown no or low adverse effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consumption of this medicine.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Interaction of alcohol with this tablet is unknown. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the medicine should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
This medicine is not recommended for children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action in the body is within one hour of administration.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active on the body is for about 10 hours.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one tablet a day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
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